Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz
Florence Cocktail Week returns to Florence from 16 to 22 April 2026!
Florence Cocktail Week returns to Florence to celebrate ten years since its first edition (2016–2026).
How to Make the Absinthe Frappé
The Absinthe Frappé dates back to nineteenth century New Orleans, where it became one of
How to Make the Banana Daiquiri
The Banana Daiquiri is a variation on the classic Daiquiri, which dates back to early
How to Make the Ward 8 Cocktail
The Ward 8 was created in Boston at the end of the nineteenth century, reportedly
How to Make the Hot Toddy
If you want a hot toddy drink recipe you can make tonight with things already
How to Make the Salted Honey Old Fashioned
The Salted Honey Old Fashioned is a modern variation that uses salt to sharpen sweetness
How to Make the Perfect Manhattan
The Perfect Manhattan is the classic Manhattan’s brighter, silkier sibling, made by splitting the vermouth
How to Make the Smoked Apple Bourbon Smash
The Smoked Apple Bourbon Smash takes the loose, fruit driven structure of a smash and
How to Make the Rusty Nail
The Rusty Nail is a mid twentieth century cocktail that became closely associated with the
How to Make the Reset Spritz
The Reset Spritz is a modern, lighter style of drink that fits into the current
